RUSTON – Louisiana Tech softball had five players named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, announced by the organization on Tuesday afternoon.
 
KB Briley, Allie Floyd, Alexis Gilio, Alyssa Martin, and Claire Raley all recorded a 3.5 GPA or better while making significant contributions on the diamond. This marks the second consecutive season that the Bulldogs have had five players earn CSC Academic All-District Honors.
 
The 2025 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
 
To be nominated, a student-athlete must have competed in 90 percent or started in at least 66 percent of the institution's contests, or - for pitchers - pitched at least 35 innings or made 17 appearances, must be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing and must carry at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
 
Briley graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development and family sciences in spring 2024 with a 3.74 GPA. The Sterlington native carried a 4.0 GPA in her post-baccalaureate studies through the 2025 season while playing in 39 games, including 38 starts at second base. Briley recorded 16 hits, nine RBI, four runs and seven walks. She was named to the 2025 CUSA All-Academic Team, was named to the CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll, and was a CUSA Commissioner's Academic Medalist recipient.
 
Floyd was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team for the second year in a row as the junior boasts a 3.70 GPA while majoring in biology. Floyd, who earned First-Team All-CUSA honors, led CUSA in every major pitching category during the regular season including wins (22), innings pitched (204.0), strikeouts (182), and complete games (18). She went 22-13 circle and became the first LA Tech pitcher to register 150+ strikeouts in a season since 2011.
 
The East Bernard, Texas, native set a new LA Tech single season record with 13 CUSA wins. She recorded 20 games with 5+ strikeouts and set a new career-high with 11 punchouts in a win over MTSU. Floyd earned two top 25 wins in the circle after holding No. 17 Auburn to one run on one hit to go along with nine strikeouts. She logged a complete-game victory over No. 4 Oklahoma State. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a CUSA Commissioner's Academic Medalist recipient.
 
Gilio caps off her LA Tech career with CSC Academic All-District honors after posting a 3.68 GPA while majoring in Speech Pathology with a minor in Educational Studies. She graduated this past Saturday. The Lafayette, Colo., native played and started in all 57 games in center for the Bulldogs. She batted .323 with 61 hits, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 35 runs, 24 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Gilio's 61 hits led the team, while her 35 runs ranked third. The second-year Bulldog tallied 17 multi-hit games and five multi-RBI games, including a five RBI day against Kennesaw State. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll.
 
Martin put together a career-year in the circle as the former student manager turned walk-on pitcher was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. The Minden native graduated with her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and carries a 4.0 in her Master of Arts in Teaching program. Martin finished the season with a 3-4 record in the circle after making 22 appearances with eight starts. She logged 57.2 innings and struck out a career-high 23 batters. She was named to the CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a CUSA Commissioner's Academic Medalist recipient.
 
Raley was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team, holding a 3.63 GPA in business marketing. She earned her bachelor's degree this past Saturday. The second-year Bulldog finished the season with a .308 batting average, 53 hits, eight doubles, five triples, six home runs, 38 runs, 35 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Raley logged 13 multi-hit games, including a four-hit performance against ETSU. The California native recorded 10 multi-RBI games.
 
Floyd will be the lone Bulldog to advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.
 
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